Medwatch StingEze for Kids seeks quick bite relief on trips
Medicine notes vary in price from 2.45 to 13.49 per tube. Key ingredients include benzocaine at five percent and benzalkonium chloride plus aloe vera camphor menthol and propylene glycol. Product targets insect bites bee wasp mosquito tick hornet ant sand flea chigger and horsefly. Benzocaine is a topical anesthetic but at 5 percent, less strong than typical 15 to 20 percent. Safety concerns include no childproof cap and risk of poisoning if swallowed by infants. Some children have benzocaine allergies. Bottom line: handy for outdoor use but avoid children under two without pediatrician input. Knight Ridder News
Vaccine victory could curb cervical cancer with Gardasil
The FDA approved Gardasil for women ages 9 to 26 to prevent HPV types 16 and 18, responsible for about 70 percent of cervical cancers. The three shot, 120 per dose, six month series targets teens and preadolescents and may also reduce genital warts and related cancers. Medical experts urge early vaccination, noting benefits for sexually active individuals and potential spillover effects to head, neck, and other HPV linked cancers.
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Factors Raising Cervical Cancer Risk
HPV infection is the primary risk factor for cervical cancer with high risk types like 16 18 31 33 and 45 driving many cases. Risky sexual behavior smoking HIV infection and past chlamydia infection may increase progression from precancer to invasive cancer.
Fiber and MREs post Katrina. soluble versus insoluble explained
Consulting pharmacist Richard Harkness explains how dietary fiber in MREs and common foods affects bowel movements after Hurricane Katrina. He notes total daily fiber matters, that both fiber types aid bowel function, and that fluid intake and activity can influence results. He lists soluble fiber benefits and provides sources and guidance on choosing whole grains and fiber-rich foods.
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